US Bridges

Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail)

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.9MI N of Nj 57 Intsctn · Structure no. 2154166

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,374
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail) in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 111 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,897 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPort MURRAY(CR629)
CrossesWashington Sec (conrail)
Location0.9MI N of Nj 57 Intsctn
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78548, -74.91608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,374 (2023)
Projected traffic2,897 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$351,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail) built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail) carry?

About 2,374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Port MURRAY(CR629) over Washington Sec (conrail)?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.